Today, Adobe is announcing that Photoshop for Android is now in beta, and is free. Similar to what the company did with iOS devices a while back, the mobile application is now free with a bunch of options being accessible if you pay for them. These incldue a lot of the generative AI options and much more.
Here are the details from the press release.
Photoshop mobile features and capabilities
Android users can access all the app’s features for free during the initial beta period, with additional capabilities coming
soon. Available now:
• Combine and blend images using core Photoshop tools like selections, layers, and masks
• Quickly remove or replace parts of an image with the intuitive Tap Select tool
• Brush away distractions in seconds using tools like the Spot Healing Brush
• Use Firefly-powered generative AI features like Generative Fill to effortlessly add or transform elements in
visual designs
• Enhance creative work with a growing library of free Adobe Stock assets
• Make accurate selections with Object Select and Magic Wand
• Refine images with advanced tools like Remove and Clone Stamp• Control layers and effects with advanced blend modes and adjustment layers
Whether you’re trying Photoshop for the first time or exploring new ideas, we want to help you dive in with confidence:
• Explore the Photoshop mobile tutorials directly in the app to learn how to work with layers, selections, and generative AI tools like Generative Fill.
• Connect with the Photoshop community through the Adobe Community Forums to share work and connect with others for feedback, support and inspiration. As we continue to develop the Android experience, community feedback will help shape what comes next.
• Visit the Adobe Inspiration Hub to explore new creative ideas, read real creator stories and try thought-starters to help guide projects. Photoshop on Android (beta) is now available for devices running Android 11 or later, with a minimum of 6GB of RAM (8GB or more recommended for optimal performance).
